Payroll Manager

ISC group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee the end-to-end payroll process for 500-1,500 employees. The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in UK payroll legislation and have hands-on experience with iTrent HRIS. Excellent stakeholder management and advanced Excel skills are essential. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and possess a DBS Disclosure at an enhanced level. Closing date for applications is 25 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a UK payroll for 500-1,500 employees.
• Experience with complex contractual arrangements and pay structures.
• DBS Disclosure required for enhanced level.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end payroll process to deliver an accurate monthly payroll.
• Manage compliance with UK payroll legislation.
• Maintain stakeholder communications effectively.

Skills

Hands-on experience with iTrent HRIS

Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Experience managing relationships with pension schemes

Strong financial acumen

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent stakeholder management

CIPP qualification

Experience in unionised environments

Job description

Payroll Manager

This is a hands-on role, owning the end-to-end payroll process to deliver an accurate and efficient monthly payroll.

The successful applicant will have proven experience managing a UK payroll for 500–1,500 employees with complex contractual arrangements, work patterns and pay structures which includes term-time and variable working patterns.

• Hands‑on experience with iTrent HRIS (configuration, reporting, troubleshooting)
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience of managing relationships with pension schemes and pension providers
• Strong financial acumen and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• CIPP qualification, or working towards it (desirable)
• Experience in unionised or multi‑entity environments (desirable)

Closing Date: 25 January 2026

Interview Date: First round: w/c 2 February 2026 and second round: w/c 9 February 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is the responsibility of the whole College community. We all remain vigilant about safeguarding at the College and we never think that child abuse could not happen here or to our pupils. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced level. The DBS Code of Practice and the Standard and Enhanced DBS Privacy Policy can be found on our website. Registered Number 8208764